The bright side of work: Increasing work engagement of TU/e employees with top-down and bottom-up interventions

The TU/e ​​employees are under pressure. In a scientific context with pressure to perform excellently and the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, the workload, leadership issues and inclusion and social safety issues also have an impact on the mental vitality (i.e. enthusiasm) of these employees. To strengthen their enthusiasm, we integrate e-interventions into the employee experience survey (EES) process. We are developing a methodology to interpret the results of the EES and then convert them into targeted actions. In this way, top-down solutions can be found that support employee enthusiasm. At the same time we open the bottom-up channels using online training tools for employees and managers to encourage employees to organize their work in such a way that they are mentally fit, enthusiastic and resilient. These top-down and bottom-up interventions will together deliver useful solutions that contribute to mentally fit employees.